To qualify for Household membership, two members must be over 18 and living at the same address. This membership also covers any children under the age of 18 that are travelling with you. Young people under the age of 18 do not require their own membership, unless they want to travel independently.

Young people aged 16 and 17 wishing to travel independently must join YHA on an Under 26 or Individual membership.

Joining from abroad?

If you live outside the UK, you will not be eligible to purchase a YHA membership online.

We suggest that you buy Hostelling International membership, which is recognised in over 4000 hostels worldwide here, or buy membership in your home country before you travel. Remember to apply the overnight member discount when you book to save money on your stay.